DeafDigest Blue – July 4, 2010

DeafDigest Blue - July 4, 2010

Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week's ASL Videos:
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This week's ASL Videos:
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http://deafdigest.com/videos/irishdeafness/

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Blue section.

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Dedication

DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Eddy Hernandez,
who was shot to death while walking on a Los Angeles
street.

Deaf himself, and pretty much beloved in the Los
Angeles Deaf Community, he coached the Fairfax High
School deaf basketball team.

The police is posting up a reward to find his killer.

- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:

Deafphobia at its best (or worst)
http://deafdigest.com/emmafoster/

A deaf couple with a newborn child
http://deafdigest.com/erinmccracken/

- Very Hot News

Ultratec's own Pamela Young-Holmes has been honored
with a nomination to the National Council on Disability.

This would not be her first such honor; in the past she
served two terms with the U.S. Access Board, chairing
it once. Needless to say, her list of credentials
is long and would overwhelm DeafDigest's limited
space!

Congrats, Pamela.

- Sunday June 27th

The Time Magazine annually comes up with a famous
person making the cover of its annual July 4th
edition. The historical figure dedications has
been going on for nine years, and most of the
past dedications were USA presidents.

This time it was a deaf man - the world's most
famous inventor - Thomas A, Edison

- Monday June 28th

The Cannes Film Festival is the place to be noted
among those in the film industry that wish to
promote their films, hoping to win worldwide
honors.

One such honor went to the BBR Saatchi & Saatchi,
a global advertising agency. One of its
overseas affiliates won a Cannes honor
because of a simple innovation.

It was the flip-flopping of TV programs.
Normally the big picture would show the
program, and the smaller picture, in the
corner, would show the interpreter.

Instead, the bigger part of the screen
showed the interpreter and the smaller
part, just the program itself.

While it won plaudits in Cannes, would this
concept fly in USA? Doubt it.

- Tuesday June 29th

>From time to time we see deaf individuals tossing
their hats in the ring, campaigning for public
office. But two deaf individuals within the same
city? Either it is rare or never.

At any rate, at Faribault, Minnesota, two of
them have declared candidacy. Sonny Wasilowski,
who works for the state, is campaigning for
a seat on the Faribault city council,

Greg Mendenhall, an English teacher at the
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, is
running for a seat on the Faribault School Board.

DeafDigest wishes Sonny and Greg a great deal of
luck in campaigning.

- Wednesday June 30th

Marcella Liggins and Christopher Turnbo, deaf
students at the Chicago Vocational and Career
Academy, entered the city Network for Teaching
Entrepreneurship contest with an idea.

It was to plant a wireless device inside
a hearing aid to hear clearly while talking
on their cell phones. This relatively simple
idea won them a consolation prize in the
contest finals.

(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)

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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:

the AgBell Convention, at Orlando, Florida came and
went - without fanfare and with regular convention
business being conducted. One thing stood out - that
no anti-oral protestors showed up. The protestors
showed up at the past AgBell conventions, but not
this time.

Said a hopeful AgBell member:

Maybe they've just "given up," realizing that protesting
is counterproductive, a complete waste of time and money,
and accomplishing nothing

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HEARING PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE TTY MACHINES ARE OLD FASHIONED
We hate it when we use the VRS to speak to a bank or a
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we must use our TTY machine to communicate with them.
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And when they don't believe us and continue to tell
us to use our TTY, we only get more frustrated.

- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
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LATE DEAFNESS IN IRELAND
There was a newspaper story of some people in
Ireland suffering from late-deafness. They were
exposed to heavy noises for many years.
The newspaper said that some of them wait
15 years before finally seeing a doctor
or an audiologist about their late deafness.
Why 15 years? Good question.

- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/irishdeafness/

(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)

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GALLAUDET, THE ATTORNEY AND GALLADUET, THE UNIVERSITY
Will Gallaudet, the attorney, work with Gallaudet, the
university, on law-related cases?
Doubt it because Gallaudet, the attorney, lives in
New Jersey. The real name is Lisa Gallaudet.
Again, is she related to the famous Gallaudet lineage?
Do not know.

A DALLAS COWBOY MYSTERY
Flozell Adams, who is deaf in his right ear,
played for the Dallas Cowboys for 12 seasons.
He played left tackle, where his deaf ear was
nearer the quarterback than his better ear.
The quarterback barks signals; because of
Adams' deafness he missed some of them and
was penalized for false starts so many times.
The Cowboys never used him at right tackle
where his better ear would be nearer
the quarterback.
Why would the Cowboys play him at a more
difficult position?
Good question.

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TO TOSS AWAY NOTES
A hearing person meets up with another hearing
person at a bar; they enjoy chatting for few hours
and then go home. Pretty much all of what they were
talking about are forgotten.
A deaf person meets up with a hearing person
at a bar; they enjoy passing notes back and forth
for few hours. At the end they go home.
The deaf person could have an advantage in that
he retains notes for future re-reading.
For ethical reasons, DeafDigest editor tosses
out notes. People, both deaf and hearing, say
things at the bar that they normally would not say
at home or at office !

THE MUSIC AND BASEBALL
Many deaf fans love to watch baseball games.
Nothing is more relaxing at the ball park; sipping
beer, munching on hot dogs and idle chatting with
other deaf fans.
A deaf fan would go to ball games all his life
without being aware of something that is going
on - especially when a relief pitcher or a pinch
hitter enters the game.
It is "entrance music" - to get an idea, do
click on:

http://deafdigest.com/baseballentrancemusic/

What we do not know may not hurt us. And
besides, not every ball player wants his own
entrance music !

A HOT ISSUE IN NEW JERSEY
There is a hot issue going on in New Jersey.
It is that the elected officials vote on issues
that are against the wishes of people that
have elected them.
Are politicians accountable to their
consciences or to the wishes of the people?
Way back in the early eighties, DeafDigest
editor was the CEO of TDI. At that time,
TDI was a member of American Coalition of
Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD).
Annual membership dues was expensive.
It was felt that the ACCD CEO, who happened to be
deaf, was ignoring the needs of TDI, while being
responsive to the needs of the board of directors.
Intensive discussions with the ACCD president,
also deaf, and the CEO over the accountability
issue got nowhere.
As a consequence, TDI dropped out. Needless
to say, ACCD closed shop few years later.
There is no right or wrong answer as to
who should be accountable to whom. Each
circumstance is different.

WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

being asked by a hearing person:

how did your deaf client become deaf?

if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series

For many people, this may look like some kind of gibberish. However,
most realtime captioners, CART providers, court reporters, and other
people who have studied steno theory would have no problem
deciphering what those letters say.

When a person learns how to write on the steno machine, they learn
what is called a steno theory. The theory is the language of machine
shorthand. For their first three to six months learning steno,
students learn how to write the vowel and consonant sounds used in
the English language.

There are a number of different steno theories. However, most of
these theories use the same key combinations to represent the
different letters of the alphabet. Using the steno keyboard,
pressing one key or several keys creates these letters.

For example, if you asked any steno writer what an initial TK is in
steno, that person would be able to tell you that it is a D. If you
asked what EU is in steno, that person would tell you that it is an
I.

Now that you know that, if you go back and look at the steno outlines
that began this article, they might make a little more sense. For
those of you who cannot read steno, those steno outlines would
translate as:

Happy Independence Day

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I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD.......

have no need for interpreters because a request has never
been made

This is totally wrong.

when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life
his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong

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Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., a leading plaintiffs' litigation law firm, is
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!

Is the notorious World Cup vuvuzela being
the best thing that has ever happened to
hearing aid Research and Development?

Well, the Phonak, is testing a superhearing
aid that would withstand the noise exerted
by the vuvuzela and other ferocious noises.

A Phonak prototype is already being tested
at one of these soccer venues in South Africa.

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The Deaf and the Law

- location
Aurora, Colorado

- case
deaf pet groomer for Petco Animal Supplies store
claimed workplace harassment because of her
deafness and filed a complaint with the EEOC

- result
in a settlement she will be getting $145,000

- comment
it was an ugly workplace scene that Petco did nothing
to fix

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The Captioning Blunder of the Week:

Pittsburgh Pirates disease (did a good) job

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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

Now that the genetic code has been cracked, is there
a danger of genetic discrimination against the disabled,
or more specifically, the deaf?
Francis Collins, who spearheaded the government genetic
coding team, said that he fears the possibility of genetic
discrimination on the job.
Is this fear exaggerated or is it real?

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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

Is FCC "gently" scolding us? This is the impression that
Commissioner Michael J. Copps seems to convey. In addressing
the issue of VRS rates, he implies that responses from the
Deaf Community are done at the last minute without doing
homework.
Copps, however, has no beef with responses from relay
providers.

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

There was a discussion over the internet regarding
"mandatory" CIs for deaf babies.

Thrown into the discussion was stem cell therapy
replacing the CI's, also making that procedure
mandatory.

Now, what happens if either the CI or the stem cell
therapy fails?

There is no such a thing as a medical procedure or
a medical operation with a 100 percent success rate.

Never was and never will be.

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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?

did he say:

buy

or did he say:

bye

Of course, one can try to guess at the word by grasping the
rest of the sentence, though.

if you have lipreading tales, please share these with
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

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A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news:

Your student loans are cancelled after serving ten years as a VR
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DeafBook of the Week

Illusions of Equality

Robert M Buchanan

Gallaudet University Press

1999

about Deaf Americans in School and Factory
between 1850 and 1950

DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his
private home library. Some books are still in print;
some books are out of print. Some books are old;
some books are recent.

Happy reading !

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position opening
Assistant Vice President for Finance and Operations
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) invites applications and nominations
for the position of Assistant Vice President for Finance and Operations of
the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). The Assistant Vice
President reports directly to the President of NTID and is a key member
of the college's leadership team overseeing six directors/managers and
their respective departments throughout the Finance and Operations
organizational structure.

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for providing leadership
regarding NTID financial and operational matters. Areas of major
responsibility include: management of policies and procedures for the
financial sustainability of NTID; budget preparation and monitoring;
active participation in college strategic planning and implementation;
oversight of facilities planning, operation, scheduling and maintenance;
supervision of information technology (IT) deployment, resources, and IT
policies and procedures (including Information Security); and overseeing
the management of the Dyer Arts Center.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRC39263:
For a more detailed listing of job requirements and to apply for this position,
please complete an online application at: http://apptrkr.com/151956

To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by
August 1, 2010.

EO/AAE

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position opening
Longmeadow Campus Director
Willie Ross School for the Deaf
Longmeadow, MA

The Willie Ross School for the Deaf is seeking an experienced
Administrator to lead its Longmeadow Campus programs located in
Longmeadow, MA. The Longmeadow Campus serves deaf and hard-of-hearing
students ages 3-22 years of age.

Willie Ross School for the Deaf is one of the most uniquely structured
schools for the deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the United States.

WRSD constantly strives to achieve an instructional environment which will
meet the needs of all our students as they develop. WRSD.s educational
model offers an array of instructional environments to our students.

WRSD's approach, which recognizes the value of many different methods, is
intended to provide our students with an appropriate and contemporary
instructional model, communication methodology, and additional related
services.

This position is a 12 month Administrative position. Duties will include
oversight of Faculty and the Transition: School-to-Work program and
related staff needs. Responsibilities also include development of I.E.P.'s
supervision of direct care staff, and facilities oversight.

Search reopened - position available upon hire.

Qualifications:
- MA Licensure - Teacher of the Deaf
- Fluency in Sign Language
- Comfortable using Simcom Approach

Competitive Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Short-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Cafeteria Plan that offers pretax savings on health insurance
premiums, health costs and dependent care

Also available for those who wish to augment their benefits:
- Supplemental life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- 100% voluntary dental plan

If interested in applying for the position:

Please send resume to Veronica Miller, Coordinator of Student &
Administrative Services ( mailto:vmiller@willierossschool.org )

or mail to:

Veronica Miller
Willie Ross School for the Deaf
32 Norway Street,
Longmeadow, MA 01106.

No phone calls please.

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Employment Opportunity
Support Service Specialist
GACHI, Inc
position at the Augusta, Georgia Office

GACHI Inc, Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities, has immediate
opening for the following:

Support Service Specialist - Augusta, Georgia Office

Full-time, permanent position in Augusta, Georgia.
Salary plus medical & dental benefits.

Responsibilities: To educate, promote and empower consumers to obtaining
any accommodations necessary for equal access to include non ADA relate
issues, life issues, independent living, and become self sufficient.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of advocating, advising or
counseling and fluent American Sign Language skills.

Mail resume to:

GACHI
Attn: Kathy Keeter, Advocacy Program Supervisor
4800 Armour Road, Bldg C, Suite E
Columbus, Georgia 31904

Or FAX to: 706-571-9745

Or Email to: mailto:kkeeter@gachi.org

Position remains open until filled.

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Position Available
Teacher of the Deaf
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf is seeking qualified candidates to
interview for a teacher of the deaf position for the 2010-2011 school
year. Available position is: High School - English

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a co-educational, residential
school, founded in 1843, which serves a student population of 350+
students with more the 50% living in the residential halls. ISD is
nationally recognized for its on-going commitment to bilingual/bicultural
education for Deaf students.

ISD seeks Teaching candidates who possess the following
qualifications/qualities:

- Indiana (or equivalent) Teacher's License
- Certification in subject area (English- High School)

- The possibility of a secondary licensure in a World Language
preferred, but not required

- Commitment to bilingual/bicultural education

- Ability to deliver curriculum utilizing a variety of teaching
methods

- Individuals who love working with children/adolescents/young
adults

- 3.0 or above score on the American Sign Language Proficiency
Interview (Arrangements can be made for candidates to take the test at
ISD.)

- Knowledge of child development and successful educational
techniques

- Excellent communication and human-relations skills
- Individuals who excel in both leadership and teamwork roles

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State
Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/spd
Use the "Employment Opportunity" link - Posting # 568909

This position will be posted from: 7/2/10-7/18/10

If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail:
mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us

Mission Statement - The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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open positions
Classroom Assistants
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA

The Learning Center for the Deaf is anticipating openings in the Fall
for Classroom assistants. They assist the classroom teacher in
providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with
additional needs in the classroom. They assist in the design and
preparation of instructional materials and in planning and
implementing various functional activities. They provide direct
supervision and monitoring of students and work on an individual or
small group basis. Requirements: High school diploma or higher
degree. Competent communicator in American Sign Language. Ability
to communicate and work effectively as part of an educational team.
Prior experience working with children preferred. Ability to accept
and constructively use comments and suggestions regarding job
responsibilities and performance.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 written
references/recommendations and employment application forms to:

Lynn Marshall
Personnel Administrator
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701

mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org
Fax: 508/875-9203

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Job Announcements
Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN

The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings
for the following positions:

Job Title Posting # Posting Dates
Food Service worker 568811 6/25/10-7/9/10
Food Service worker 568812 6/25/10-7/9/10
Steam Plant Op 2 568809 6/25/10-7/9/10
Food Srv Supv 5 568808 6/25/10-7/9/10
Audiologist 568810 6/25/10-7/9/10
Security Officer 3 568813 6/25/10-7/9/10
Security Officer 4 568814 6/25/10-7/9/10

Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana
State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/spd

If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human
Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail:
mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.deafhoosiers.com/

Mission Statement - The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes
academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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position opening
Deputy to the President & Associate Provost
for Diversity, Faculty/Staff Recruitment &
Training and Inclusion
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Gallaudet University, the world leader in liberal education and career
development for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students and
outstanding graduate programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing
students, is recruiting for Deputy to the President and Associate Provost
for Diversity, Faculty/Staff Recruitment and Training and Inclusion. As
the Chief Diversity Officer, incumbent will be responsible for leadership
to foster and advance a strategic and integrated approach to diversity in
all aspects of university life; will be responsible for overall planning,
budgeting, organizing, and coordinating of diversity activities required
for campus-wide diversity efforts; will establish and monitor guidelines
that assists units in identifying, recruiting and retaining employees,
both faculty and staff, to increase diversity and to ensure equity,
inclusion and social justice; will develop policies and practices to guide
the University toward its vision of an inclusive living and learning
environment; will provide leadership for the development and coordination
of diversity activities which are inclusive for the campus community; will
provide extensive leadership to (a) promote a learning community in which
all major programs, activities and organizational bodies involve+
students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and life experiences;
(b) create an inclusive campus climate through focus groups and dialogues
for persons who differ based on their race/ethnicity, religion, gender,
abilities, language, sexual orientation, social class, economic strata and
other human differences; establish diversity goals for each academic year;
and will monitor and report to the University community progress made
toward the achievement of diversity goals.

Interested persons must meet the following requirements: Must hold an
earned terminal degree or minimum of a Master's degree and five years
related experience. Demonstrated experience in higher education or a
learning environment. Demonstrated skills in project management,
organization dynamics, budget planning and collaboration. Demonstrated
ability to build effective cross-departmental teams with diverse
constituencies. Must be able to provide counsel and advice at both a
strategic and daily operational level. Proven work on diversity
initiatives by working with committees, task forces and other
organizations. Exceptional interpersonal diplomatic skills; a team
oriented philosophy, optimism, confidence and excitement about change.
Proven skills dealing with the complexity of diverse cultures, backgrounds
and perspectives at all levels within a complex organization. Knowledge
of and experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals or
willingness to learn. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in developing and
implementing innovative programs to meet institutional needs. American
Sign Language skills or willingness to learn within a reasonable amount of
time.

Excellent benefits package and competitive salary range. Check our web
site at http://www.gallaudet.edu

To apply, send cover letter, resume and Gallaudet application to:
Gallaudet University,
Human Resources Services,
800 Florida Avenue, NE,
College Hall, #106,
Washington, DC 20002.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position closes on July 15, 2010.

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(revised deadline)

position opening
classroom teacher
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #548

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates
who possess the following:

(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
master's degree in Deaf Education; AND

(2) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND

(3) NYS certification in at least one other area or subject; AND

(4) Commitment to the School=s Total Communication Philosophy and the
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger
spelling, plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy

The School may also require employees in this classification to complete
successful training in behavior management programs including but not
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided
by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following
curriculum guidelines;

Instructs students in various subjects using Total Communication;

Confers with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to
develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students'
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials;

Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Maintains order in the classroom;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to
document qualifications:
Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 30, 2010

Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not
constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be
misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved
by the Superintendent. All benefits are subject to the respective
collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the
Deaf.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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(revised)

position opening
Speech Pathologist
St Mary's School for the Deaf
Buffalo, NY

Reference #549

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who
possess the following:

(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
master's degree; AND

(2) NYS certification for speech pathologist; AND

(3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND

(4) Commitment to the School's Total Communication Philosophy and the
ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger
spelling, plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency
Interview (SCPI).

NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be
required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy. The
School may also require employees in this classification to complete
successful training in behavior management programs including but not
limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by
St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Illustrative only)
Plans and prepares for therapy sessions following IEP goals and curriculum
guidelines;

Instructs students using Total Communication;

Confers with teachers, parents, testing specialists, and other
administrators to develop individual educational plans for students;

Encourages students to participate in group discussions and activities;

Prepares, administers, and scores evaluations and records results;

Maintains documentation of therapeutic progress following IEP benchmarks;

Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students=
academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

Assists in selecting appropriate learning materials, therapeutic materials
and evaluation instruments;

Participates in curriculum development;

Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum and
therapeutic IEP goals;

Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human
Resources Office.

Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to
document qualifications to:

Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources
St. Mary's School for the Deaf
2253 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 30, 2010

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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(updated July 4th)

- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -

- Community Advocate - Riverside, CA

- HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA

To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
to our website:

http://www.gladinc.org

If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:

Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041

V/TDD: (323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204

E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org

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